Even when her famous father died in a racecar crash when she was fifteen, Indiana still dreamt of becoming a driver herself—but the terms of her father’s will required she finished college before claiming her inheritance. Putting her love of speed to good use, Indiana finished college by eighteen and pursued her goals…which also included superstar driver Richard Sand.

Richard Sand’s career meant everything to him…

A favorite of the fans and surrounded by beautiful women, Richard knew any hint of involvement with an underage girl would ruin him, and he was determined to stay away from fifteen year old Indiana, despite her obvious interest. But when she turned eighteen, there was no longer any reason to deny their attraction.

Their relationship is shattered when Richard’s past catches up to him…

When Richard receives devastating news, it appears there is no chance of a happily-ever-after with Indiana, who kicks her dedication to the racing circuit into high gear and tries to outrun her pain.

Then Indiana’s own career takes a turn for the worse, and she must learn whether there’s a future for her anywhere other than in the cockpit of a racecar.

Can Indiana find a way back to Richard and be the supportive woman he needs?

The road ahead is far from easy…but the victory is sweet if you’re bold enough to take the risk on a fast man and a fast love.

About the Author:

Zoe Adams currently resides in Hawaii. She was born to a big family in the center of North America. A family store gave a lot of human interaction and work experience from a very young age.

Her mother gave a love for books, paper, pens, and any other creative mediums. Her father instilled work ethic for making, repairing, or polishing things until they shine. There was a lot of competition in the large family and Zoe learned how to tell a good story with few words.

When not writing she manages vacation rentals in world renowned Lanikai Beach. She can be found on the beach or kayaking with her husband and partner of thirteen years. They have no children but are perfectly content to spoil a dog.

That panicked message on her answering machine is the last time Liz Ames hears from her sister Rachel, pastor of Paradise Christian Church in Key West, Florida.

Compelled to uncover the truth about her sister's disappearance, she heads to Key West. Within hours of her arrival a successful banker jumps to his death. Then a teenage girl whom Rachel was counseling is found brutally murdered. The ritualistic style of the killing is hauntingly similar to that used by the notorious "New Testament" serial killer—now on death row.

Could the teen's murder be related to Rachel's disappearance? Is a copycat killer at work? And why do the police refuse to help?

For answers, Liz turns to Rick Wells, a former Miami cop who worked the fringes of the "New Testament" investigation. Together they peel away layers of deception to reveal a terrifying adversary—and the unspeakable evil at the heart of this island paradise.

I'm really excited about this one. How about you - what are you reading? Please let me know in the comments below.

They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too. But who would want a cake they couldn’t eat?Just ask Emma Rae Travis about that. A baker of confections who is diabetic and can’t enjoy them. When Emma meets Jackson Drake, the escapee from Corporate America who is starting a wedding destination hotel to fulfill a dream that belonged to someone else, this twosome and their crazy family ties bring new meaning to the term "family circus." The Atlanta social scene will never be the same.

Always the Baker, Never the Bride ~ Book Review

I love the recipes - just delicious! Unique set of characters. The story is alright, simple and entertaining in a way. – Ara of My Book and My Coffee

Jackson Drake is an interesting ex-Corporate guy who’s starting a wedding destination hotel. The ‘craziness’ begins right after their worlds meet.

The story, as I’ve mentioned above, is just alright. It’s wonderful in its own way and I find it to be entertaining. There were a few scenarios where I got confused but after re-reading, I did get what was happening or who said what.

[Spoiler Alert] When Emma Rae started working for Jackson, I knew already that it will start something special. And it eventually did. But since Jackson is still undergoing something painful, their ‘something special’ had to wait for a little bit. One of the things that I can say I’m not that thrilled of is how the story kind of took a long time to head to the direction it should be going. Maybe because of how the story was created but I feel like it could have been better. For me, the story got really exciting when that ‘something special’ finally started between the two main characters.

This book has a unique set of characters and I appreciated them all. Of course, my favorite character is Emma Rae, our main character, because she did inspire me. I am not diabetic but what her character does is just inspiring. Imagine this: You’re a baker. Oh wait, not just a baker, an award-winning baker and yet you’re diabetic. So you cannot really have cake and eat it, too. Maybe just a taste though. A tiny bite. It’s just cruel, right? But this character proved that it doesn’t matter. If you’re passionate enough with something, do it. Even though you cannot really enjoy the outcome. That’s inspiring… and brave, don’t you think?

Jackson’s character is also quite lovely. He is lucky to have his sisters and Emma. Jackson’s sisters are also entertaining. I can almost hear their accent and I love, love it! I also like Fee’s character because she's unique and dependable.

Once upon a time, Kayla was lost. Then she found Wonderland, but not the one you know. Run by ex-government agents and funded by an eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire, this Wonderland is the name of a collective of highly trained vigilantes who hunt serial killers. Now Kayla, aka Mouse, works tirelessly alongside her fellow Wonderlanders, Rabbit and Cheshire, baiting dangerous murderers. But even her extensive training hasn’t prepared her for the return of her older brother…

Shilo has spent most of his life in an insane asylum, convinced his mother was abducted by a sinister Alaskan monster who lures the lost away to feast upon their flesh. And now he’s certain that his sister is in the same monster’s crosshairs. But if Shilo is going to save what’s left of his family, he’ll have to convince his sister that maybe, just maybe, we’re all a little mad.

About the Author:

Nicky is a published author of both YA and adult urban fantasy, paranormal romance and horror fiction. She lives in the heart of the UK, where she has run a writers' group for over 4 years to help new writers find their feet on the path to publication. A member of both the Society of Authors and the British Fantasy Society, Nicky has had over 30 stories published in various anthologies. She loves to talk to readers, so please feel free to either get in touch with her through her blog, or on any of the social media below.

The rumor at school is that after the varsity quarterback broke her heart, Evelyn Hernandez broke his hand. Then she demolished his car, beat up his girlfriend, and smashed all the windows in his house—or so the story goes. Some say that under the long hair and blunt cut bangs, beneath the cute dresses and colorful tights, and behind the pretty face and big brown eyes … hides a black-hearted, spell-casting, evil witch.

Only Evelyn doesn’t care what people at school say, or think. She couldn’t be happier. Her bullies have been brought to justice, her parents trust her, and she has a boyfriend who adores her. She’s even returned to drawing in her journal … but that’s when the nightmares begin.

Evelyn believes her violent dreams are messages from the future. Something terrible is going to happen at her school and only she can stop it—but how, and at what price?

About the Author:

Philip Hoy is a high school English teacher by day and a short-story author, novelist, and poet by night. When he is not creating lesson plans or grading essays, he is writing. He lives in Southern California with his wife Magdalena, also a teacher.

They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too. But who would want a cake they couldn’t eat?Just ask Emma Rae Travis about that. A baker of confections who is diabetic and can’t enjoy them. When Emma meets Jackson Drake, the escapee from Corporate America who is starting a wedding destination hotel to fulfill a dream that belonged to someone else, this twosome and their crazy family ties bring new meaning to the term "family circus." The Atlanta social scene will never be the same.

Have you read this yet? What are you reading today? Or your next book to read? Comment below. :)

**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content.

Susanna Marston was educated, married, and widowed young.

Overcoming tragedy sent her from a city of memories to the secluded family ranch. Here is where she learns to subdue nature and wild animals.

Her plans take an unexpected turn, however, when she’s a witness to a motorcycle accident. Little does she know, the man lying on the highway is going to be her biggest challenge to tame.

Royce Blackwater is wealthy, charming, and walks a path full of people.

Susanna’s first instinct is to blow him off, but Royce will stop at nothing to win her affection. He instantly stops his globe-trotting to ensure a place in her life. He buys a nearby property and begins on a new business venture. Little did he know, his motorcycle accident would make him a richer man.

Nature strikes once again and Susanna falls helpless due to a rattlesnake bite. It’s just the opportunity Royce has been waiting for to show her how easy and rich love can be.

A string of accidents brought them together. Can their paths become one? Or will their two worlds push them apart as quickly as they were pushed together?

About the Author:

Zoe Adams currently resides in Hawaii. She was born to a big family in the center of North America. A family store gave a lot of human interaction and work experience from a very young age.

Her mother gave a love for books, paper, pens, and any other creative mediums. Her father instilled work ethic for making, repairing, or polishing things until they shine. There was a lot of competition in the large family and Zoe learned how to tell a good story with few words.

When not writing she manages vacation rentals in world renowned Lanikai Beach. She can be found on the beach or kayaking with her husband and partner of thirteen years. They have no children but are perfectly content to spoil a dog.

One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

Divergent ~ Book Review

*Spoilers*

I really like the storyline. It’s a different world, yes, but the writer made it easy for her readers to fully understand what’s happening (that’s a good thing). Divergent is a really good book to read - especially if you like dystopian novels. One of my favorites now! – Ara of My Book and My Coffee

So, here I am at 2:53 am in the morning, writing this book review. Such a good read. FYI – I didn’t watch the movie. Yet. I didn’t want to because I really wanted to read the book first.

Divergent’s story is about a world where society is divided into factions. Five factions, different behaviors. They have a Choosing Ceremony once a year and this is when all 16-year-olds have to select their faction. A huge decision. Even adults, in real life, will have a hard time to choose. Beatrice Prior is a 16-year-old girl from the Abnegation faction. And yes, she has to choose if she wants to stay or transfer to another faction.

“One choice can transform you.” This tagline can be seen from the cover of the book, too. This is one of the things that make Divergent relatable in a way. In real life, one choice can really change you. Right? For Beatrice, however, it will definitely change her life. Before the Choosing Ceremony, these sixteen-year-olds have to take an aptitude test that will show which of the five factions they belong in. Sounds interesting. Beatrice knows this and it’s a big deal. What if the test showed that she belongs to another faction? What if it showed that she’s really for Abnegation? Choosing another faction means leaving your family behind. “Faction before blood”. After reading the first chapter, however, I had a feeling that she will choose another faction. If you’re about to read Divergent after this, I’m sure you’ll see what I mean.Once you’ve chosen a faction, there will be initiation. The faction she chose has a highly competitive initiation. And if you don’t compete, you’ll be dismissed and will be factionless. And that’s a whole another world you wouldn’t want our main character to be in. I know there’s a ‘spoilers’ sign on top of the review but I don’t want to tell you everything because I want you to have fun reading this book. As a reader, you deserve to be surprised. And amazed. And stunned. Stunned is exactly how I will describe myself right now. Like I can’t believe that all of those things happened. Let’s talk about the characters. Beatrice / Tris: Her character is incredible. She appears weak but as Four (one of the characters you will love for sure) mentioned, fear doesn’t shut her up; it wakes her up. And it’s very apparent once you discover how she takes on all things new to her. She’s ‘human’, you know. In real life, and this is one of the things that made her character relatable, Beatrice could easily be one of us at one point because she can easily adapt, she knows the right from wrong and acts according to what she think is right at the time. She’s courageous, brave, but not ruthless. Not ruthless. Yea, I’ll say that. But she did something that I know will haunt her as long as it can. If you know what it is, let’s tweet about it. LOL I’ll tell you on Twitter, too, if you ask me. Four: Omg. I have so much to say about this character but I have to stop myself. :) Others may find him scary but if he likes you, you will like him, too. He is not fearless but he’s learned how to control his fear. Or at least, learning how to react towards his fear. For me, he is brave and compassionate. I would love to know more about him. Christina and Will: Great friends of Tris. One will end up dead and the other one unknown. At least in this book. Al: Oh, Al. Why, oh, why. I liked him at first but he got messed up. Really messed up. Caleb: Beatrice’s brother who also took the aptitude test and will choose a faction. Another faction? You’ll find out when you read the book. :)Beatrice’s Parents: They are great parents. I kind of hoped that what happened to them in the story is all a part of a simulation. That it isn’t real. In fact, at one point, I kinda hoped that the major bad thing that happened in the story is just a huge simulation and that Beatrice can wake up at any minute. Peter, Molly and Drew: These three. Ugh. I’m surprised that Peter may still be a character in Book 2. This book has a lot of surprises, twists and turns. The major bad thing that I mentioned earlier? It’s really awful and that’s why while reading that part, I hoped that Beatrice will just wake up and it will be all a dream or a simulation of some sort to test her abilities. Anyway, it’s not. I can tell you that. All in all, I recommend that you read this book because the rave reviews are true. The story is unforgettable. It is unique in its own way; I really, really liked it. The writing is really easy to understand and follow so as a reader, you will actually know what a certain character must have felt like during a certain scenario (for example).The ending? Honestly, I wasn’t able to formulate how the story will end right away, and was quite a bit shocked, stunned, really, at the events that took place before it reached that last paragraph at the end of the book. Bittersweet, I would say. I like that Beatrice is starting to embrace what she really is and what she can become.

Eighteen-year-old Raquel isn't eighteen anymore...During Raquel's first semester of college, she witnesses the end of the world, only to wake up in her old room at her parents' house two years in the past. Even worse, it seems she's the only one who remembers—until Chris Lyley, a boy Raquel always thought was a loser, tells her he remembers the catastrophe. Before long, they both discover new abilities. They're able to understand any language and teleport through time and space. If Raquel and Chris can figure out what caused the end of their world, maybe they can stop it.

About the Author:

Kristen Morie-Osisek has always had a fascination with the natural world. She is an academic by trade who specializes in addiction research, but also has a healthy interest in geology and the history of the planet. She focuses on writing science fiction and fantasy. The Sixth Event is Kristen’s debut book.

This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy is the novel that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers.

Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant—plus Four: A Divergent Collection, four stories told from the perspective of the character Tobias—are the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, self-sacrifice, and love. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language.

The paperback edition includes bonus materials created by Veronica Roth, including her essays on Utopian worlds and how she named the factions, writing tips, a Q&A, a Divergent playlist, faction manifestos, and an excerpt from Insurgent.

One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, she is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.

The Elite ~ Book Review

*Spoiler alert*

Book Two of The Selection Novel, The Elite, is like a messy patch. Lots of realizations and these warranted different emotions. All in all, a really good read. Very imaginative. – Ara of My Book and My Coffee

The Elite is Book 2 of The Selection Series. You can read my review of the first book here – The Selection Book Review. For me, Book Two is soooo much different from the first one. I’m just saying that as a reader, and since I was careful not to read reviews about The Elite, I was kind of hoping that I’ll read more about Prince Maxon’s sweetness overload, that America will be able to actually say out loud who she really wants to be with, and that everything will be alright in that department. But oh no, oh no. Oh. No.

I found myself really annoyed at America’s character more than a few times while reading the book. But that is because of the indecisiveness. I know the whole situation is out of the ordinary and given her beliefs, it mustn’t be easy. And yes, choosing who she wants to be with for the rest of her life is probably challenging because of the options she has. But you know, she wants to be treated fairly but she is not ‘playing’ that way at all. For me, she needs to decide. I know, again, it’s not that easy and it may not be simple but a decision has to be made in these circumstances. And since I’m Team Maxon all the way, she needs to end things with Aspen already. If she wants to choose Aspen, she should just let Maxon be happy with someone who will actually love him.

This book showed a little more about who Maxon really is. He is, in fact, just human. With flaws and all that. But even with these flaws, he’s still wonderful. And I’m not saying this because I found his character to be really ‘dreamy’ when I read the first book. To me, he is still the one for America. Like all relationships, communication is key. I mean, they kind of have a relationship already, and they can communicate if they want. They just need to always remember that they can work things out.

Anyhow, I’m glad that Maxon still want him after what happened. America’s bravery, although ill-timed, should count for something.

“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel.” That’s what the ending felt like to me. There’s hope! And I’m very much excited to see what will happen next. I can only imagine that Book 3 will be more interesting than ever. Can’t wait to read it!